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Pitching suddenly Detroit's top asset

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Led by the threesome of Rick Porcello, Justin Verlander and Edwin Jackson, the Tigers sit atop the American League Central and also have the AL's best ERA.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Players who've thrived for losing teams

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Playing for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Royals' early glee quickly turned sour

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Royals were a first-place team in early May, but since then their season has gone horribly wrong.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

K.C.'s bullpen 'heated' and ready to go

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Royals' bullpen should be a strength in '09, but their starting staff will need to improve for them to be legitimate contenders.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009

Rundown of winter meetings happenings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Here's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008

Arbuckle hired to be senior adviser to Royals GM Moore

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Mike Arbuckle, the man responsible for forming the nucleus of the Phillies' world championship club, has taken a job with the Royals as a senior adviser to general manager Dayton Moore.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Could be a wild weekend ... weather permitting

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It's going to be awfully difficult to top Thursday's walk-off wins, as this weekend's rainy forecast may cause problems for several postseason hopefuls.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Young starters trying to make the long-term leap

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Starting 9 looks at nine young starting pitchers who have pitched very well to begin the season and are trying to bridge the gap from hopeful to fulfilled.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2008

Who are these guys? Long shots who made it

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Starting 9 takes a look at nine players who made Opening Day rosters against long odds.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008

Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008

Hunter's signing opened up more possibilities for center fielders

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

There are still plenty of high-caliber center fielders on the market. Here's where things stand for the principals.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

Clubs at mercy of circumstances beyond their control

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Mitchell report should be released by the end of the year, but how it will impact personnel moves is anyone's guess.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

September's significant for baseball's bottom nine

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

September is still a significant month for baseball's bottom nine teams, even though they're out of the playoff hunt.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Royals put their money on Meche

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Signing a five-year, $55 million contract in the offseason has put the proverbial bull's-eye on the chest of Gil Meche.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2007

Under Moore, Royals moving on to Plan B

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the Gil Meche signing, GM Dayton Moore is sending a strong message about his desire to improve the Royals.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006